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| Current Message 1 - February 10, 2010 |
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Entry: 73502
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
1st. Amtrac Bn. B Co. |
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Herbert (Buddy) Fleear wrote on 2010-02-10 14:21:33.0
Comments: Joined 11th. Amtrac Bn.Norfolk Va. 1948, activated June 1950. Discharged June 1952
Keywords: Supported Mag 33/K3 Pohang, with JP fuel unloaded 55gal. drums from LST's and Victory ships.
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| Current Message 2 - January 27, 2010 |
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Entry: 73311
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
LOOKING FOR BROTHERS |
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donald swick wrote on 2010-01-27 13:17:01.0
Comments:
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| Current Message 3 - January 25, 2010 |
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Entry: 73288
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
1st marine div. amtracts masan korea 1951 |
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mitchel gautreau wrote on 2010-01-25 21:29:48.0
Comments: oct. 1950 to feb.1952....Masan Korea.lets get together
Keywords: nickname (Frenchie) friends..little people...henry..ford...eddie...camlin...hoover..and many others
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| Current Message 4 - August 3, 2009 |
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Entry: 71148
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Sgt. Benjamin D. Rios |
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Benjamin D. Rios wrote on 2009-08-03 14:44:05.0
Comments:
Keywords: Looking for anyone who served with me. Semper Fi!
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| Current Message 5 - April 20, 2009 |
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Entry: 69921
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Baker Company |
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Jackson Lawson wrote on 2009-04-20 13:42:45.0
Comments: I'm looking for anyone that was in 1st Marines Company B Amtrak Battalion at Inchon Landing between 1950-1951. Would love to hear from someone. Also looking for Sgt. Bernard from the New Jersey area and he loved to play black jack.
Keywords:
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| Current Message 6 - January 12, 2009 |
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Entry: 68643
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Used Tractors & Excavators |
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Dave Sawyer wrote on 2009-01-12 08:01:30.0
Comments:
Keywords: used tractors, used excavators, ASV POSI-TRACK, Kubota Mini Excavators, Kubota Loaders, Kubota Generators, Kubota Engines, Used Mini Excavators, Used ASV Posi Tracks.
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| Current Message 7 - January 12, 2009 |
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Entry: 68642
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Used Tractors & Excavators |
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Dave Sawyer wrote on 2009-01-12 08:01:30.0
Comments:
Keywords: used tractors, used excavators, ASV POSI-TRACK, Kubota Mini Excavators, Kubota Loaders, Kubota Generators, Kubota Engines, Used Mini Excavators, Used ASV Posi Tracks.
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| Current Message 8 - November 8, 2008 |
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Entry: 67771
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
1st amtrack bn c company |
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Lyal Stoll wrote on 2008-11-08 15:35:34.0
Comments: c company was dismounted and we was on the front line would like to hear from any one at the time i was there SIMPER FI
Keywords: went to korea om the uss general willam wiggle may 1952 came back june 1953 on the uss general pope
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| Current Message 9 - October 19, 2008 |
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Entry: 67547
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
dismounted 1st Amphibous tractor BN c company |
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Lyal Stoll wrote on 2008-10-19 15:44:50.0
Comments: went to c company on the front line staied 11 month they were dismounted
Keywords: went to korea feb 1952 on the uss general william wiggle may of 53 came home on the uss general pope
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| Current Message 10 - October 19, 2008 |
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Entry: 67544
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
c company |
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Lyal Stoll wrote on 2008-10-19 13:56:43.0
Comments: was with c company june 52 till may 53 the unit was dismounted at the time i was with them we was on the front line
Keywords: went to Korea on the general William wiggle came back on the general pope
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| Current Message 11 - October 6, 2008 |
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Entry: 67436
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Libby Bridge Winter 1953 B Co |
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JAMES PARKER wrote on 2008-10-06 15:24:13.0
Comments: HOPE YOU RECEIVE THIS
Keywords: UNIT WAS STATIONED ON NORTH SIDE OF IMJIN RIVER AT A PONTOON BRIDGE,DOWN FROM LIBBY BRIDGE.IN WINTER OF1953
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| Current Message 12 - October 4, 2008 |
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Entry: 67415
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
kumchon 53 |
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Norman Bennett wrote on 2008-10-04 22:31:49.0
Comments:
Keywords: mech. with hdqs, c co. 1st 53 to 7-54
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| Current Message 13 - September 5, 2008 |
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Entry: 67092
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Ride into Blue Beach with Marty Bolhower |
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Karen Allred wrote on 2008-09-05 02:47:54.0
Comments: If anyone recalls a tall, thin, funny young photographer from the Marine Corps, please let me know.Thanks Karen
Keywords: Drove an amphibious tractor into Blue Beach-he was a photographer and let the hatch come open-some of you got wet.Many of his photos have been printed into books on Korea and his best hang in the Marine Corps museum in Virginia. He was an LA kid and trained at Camp Pendleton.
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| Current Message 14 - August 18, 2008 |
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Entry: 66940
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
B Co. 1st AmpTrac Bn.FMF 1953-1954 |
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James (Jim) Parker wrote on 2008-08-18 22:12:32.0
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with me during this time. Memory not to good with names but certainly remember battles. Love to talk. I was seriously burned during an AmphTrac explosion in Inchon, then sent to the hospital ship. Doctors say this may have caused my problems. Although I have many scars all over my body and serious vascular problems for many years, VA says no proof because no records were documented. Imjin,Liberty Bridge,Inchon
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| Current Message 15 - March 7, 2008 |
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Entry: 64644
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
A CO 1st Amtrac Bn 1st Marine Div. Korea |
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Dean Bakken wrote on 2008-03-07 17:28:48.0
Comments: This unit served North of the Imjin River near Freedom Bridge and Spoonbill and Libby. I also served TDY 0n the outpost above Libby Bridge Dec. 54. I would like to hear from others who served at that time,
Keywords: A Co 1st Amtrac Bn Korea 1954
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| Current Message 16 - October 29, 2007 |
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Entry: 62774
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Looking for help |
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Kent Weekly wrote on 2007-10-29 16:58:25.0
Comments: My dad was assigned as an 1833 to "C" Company 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion from 12 January 1951 to 27 November 1951. He landed in Pusan on 10 January 1951 and the next day went to Masan, Korea. Have no information on operations during his time in Korea. He departed Korea from Sokcho-ri on 27 November 1951. If anyone has any information about the operations that "C" Company participated in during above mentioned time frame. Please contact me with the information.
Keywords: "C" company, Masan, Sokcho-ri
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| Current Message 17 - July 22, 2007 |
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Entry: 61703
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Robert John Novotny |
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Linda Bryant wrote on 2007-07-22 19:37:22.0
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Keywords: Does anyone remember my father Robert John Novotny. He is a marine veteran. He was an avid photographer and we have many photos from the korean war. We don't have a lot of info on him.
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| Current Message 18 - October 8, 2006 |
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Entry: 59148
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Looking for Officers and enlisted Marines |
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Paul Picard wrote on 2006-10-08 00:01:41.0
Comments: We served in Korea 52-54
Need to know what happened to Master Sgt. White and others.
Keywords: I have found the following Marines and looking for more. Tom Kukla, George Ehle, Don Cootz, Dick Chapman, Edmond Bernard, Tim Townsend, P Lascala, Ken Dearing We served togeither at Inchon (Womido Island) The Co Major Orem Has died.
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| Current Message 19 - July 1, 2006 |
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Entry: 57926
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
LOOKING FOR FOR MEMBERSH&S CO.1ST AM TRAC BN |
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John Alley wrote on 2006-07-01 21:40:14.0
Comments: Would like to hear from former members of H&S Co. or B Company of 1st Am Trac Bn.Korea, First in Masan then moved way up North.1951-52
Keywords: H&S Co. Ist Amtrac Bn,Korea 1951 B Company 1st Amtrac Bn, Korea 1952
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| Current Message 20 - June 10, 2006 |
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Entry: 57591
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
LOOKING FOR KOREAN SOLDIER BURIAL AREA |
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Mario Park wrote on 2006-06-10 09:14:40.0
Comments: I am Korean citizen and interested in looking for U.S veterans who know and heard about burial area for Korean soldiers or U.S soldiers during Korean war.
If you are eye witness ,It will be very much helpful to find their family through DNA test after investigation of the body.
Your kind attention to this will be greatly appreciated.
Truely yours, Mario in Seoul
Keywords: Korean Soldier burial area
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| Current Message 21 - December 12, 2005 |
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Entry: 54594
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Looking for my Amptrac crew of 1st Amptrac Bn. Inchon Sept 15, 1950 |
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MARTY Bolhower wrote on 2005-12-12 13:05:05.0
Comments: I drove our Amptrac at the Inchon invasion. I'm looking for my crew members. On the first day of the invasion on a while transporting troops tward Inchon on a road, we recieved enemy fire from a concrete building.
We turned the tractor tward the building, dropped the ramp and let the troops off. We gave them covering fire with our 50 cal. guns while they took the bldg.
If you remember that, we were probably on the same tractor.
Please contact me.
Semper Fi
Keywords: Inchon Invasion
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| Current Message 22 - December 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 54585
1st Amphibious Tractor Bn |
Looking for crew of my tractor |
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Martin Bolhower wrote on 2005-12-11 23:24:59.0
Comments: I drove our Amptrac on to "Blue Beach". A building fell on me the 2nd day and I was evacuated to Japan. If any of my crew remember me please send email. I want to know what happened after I left.
Semper FI
Keywords: Landed Inchon Korea 15 Sept 50.
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| Current Message 23 - November 14, 2005 |
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Entry: 54105
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Looking for David L. Bass |
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Max Underhill wrote on 2005-11-14 20:00:47.0
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Keywords: I am looking for David L. Bass. Hospital Crpman New Port RI. Servied in Korea, 1952-53.Home State Michigan If anyone knows of David's Address or if he is deceased, Please Contact Max Underhill 623-815-1020 or 9207 Medowhill Sun City, AZ 85351
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| Current Message 24 - October 19, 2005 |
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Entry: 53677
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Looking for anyone who served with my grandfather |
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Jason Coad wrote on 2005-10-19 00:00:00.0
Comments: Best Friends: Called themselves "The Crazy Eight;" Wood, Johnson, Brennecke, Runner, Fiala, Kirtland, and Schmidth. Was in Baker Company. Would love to get in touch with any of these former Marines.
Keywords: SGT Richard J. Kasmarzik. 1st Armored Amphibious Battalion. Korea 29SEP50-8JULY51. Arrived Aboard LSD #17 24DEC50, Hungnam, Korea.
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Unit Association
Mr. Ralph J. Fletcher
879 Ridge Lake Dr.
Melbourne, Fl 32940-1771
Phone: 407 242-9234
Baker Co
On Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Marty Bender Email address wrote:
Been trying to get a hold of ralph fletcher, 879 ridge lake drive,
melbourne, fl. no luck with the posted number 407 242 9234. would you
have an updated number or an e-mail address.
i served with baker co., 1st amtrac bn, in korea. i am trying to find
out where the bn is now and wish to buy patches or logos of the amtrac
bn. appreciate any help you can give
semper fi,
former sgt marty bender.
Kumchon
On Thu, 14 Nov 1996
Henry Shea wrote:
745 buttercup trace
alpharetta, ga 30202
Telephone: 770 242 4031
Fax: 770 242 7653
I served with the 1st amtrac battalion of the 1st marine division
and for a while was stationed near the village of kumchon about
30 mi. north of seoul. this was in late 1952 early 1953.
I was online when the cease fire was declared and returned to
the usa in october 53.
Reunion Info wanted
On Thu, 11 Dec 1997
Mark Lear E-mail wrote:
3883 Buchanan Street Sp# 60
Riverside, CA 92503
datein: nov 1948 dateout: sept 1952
I am looking for a reunion for the 1st amph-tractor Batt.
Imgin River
On Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Gene AlvarezEmail address wrote:
136 Old Hickory Rd.
Byron, GA 31008
phone: (912) 956-3884
datein: February 1952 dateout: February 1953
I spent about nine months on the Imjin River banks and MLR with the
1stAmTracBn, 1952-1953. I was a squad leader in charge of a hill. We
were "dismounted" and made defensive machine gun companies along the
river, north of Seoul.
The LVTs were of little use after Inchon. I also played on the division
special service show, "Hillbilly Hayride," in case any of you saw it.
Sgt E. Alvarez 1137622/1833. C Co 1stAmTracBn Korea, 1952-
1953. Semper Fi.
C Co post hostilities
On Mon, 5 Jan 1998
bud and carolyn hess Email address wrote:
I'M TRYING TO HELP MY DAD, HE WAS A MARINE IN THE 50'S. HE WUOLD LIKE TO
KNOW WHERE THE 1 ST MARINE, 1ST AMTRAC BATT. C. CO WAS LOCATED,
FROM JULY 1954 TO FEB 1955
THANK YOU.
YOU CAN E-MAIL AT, redbud@nts-online.net
July 52 - July 53
On Thu, 5 Feb 1998
Donald K. Griffin Email address wrote:
P.O. BOX 1388
BRONSON, FL 32621
305 486 0072
Like to hear from old buddies. I was in 1st Am/tracs from 7/52 to
7/53 1st Mar Div. Korea.
Thanks.
B Co - Dismounted
On Fri, 6 Mar 1998
"Staff Stg. William (Bill) R. Watts" Email address wrote:
14515 Flagg Staf Court
Centerville, VA 20121
703-222-0065
fax: 703-222-6166
"B" company, 1st AM. Trac. Bn.
datein: Oct. 3, 1950 dateout: Oct. 2, 1953
I served in "B" Company, 1st Am. Trac. BN. (Dismounted) 1st. Marines.
1952 - 1953. During this time "B" Co. was positioned above the Imjin
river in four hill outpost.
I was on hill #2 with seven other men. Other assignments included guard
duty at a ROK prison following a North Korean escape and using our Am
Trac's to break ice under a primary bridge located on the Imjin river.
A Co
On Mon, 13 Apr 1998
Lohrke Armstrong Email address wrote:
3204 Lake Shore Drive
Weatherford, TX 76087
Telephone: 817 596 5140
1st Prov. Marine Brigade, 1st Armored Amtrac Bn, A Co 2nd Plt first
trip. 19 Replacement 2nd trip, retired 1April70 MSgt
Co A
On Fri, 10 Jul 1998
WhiteHawk Email address wrote:
Sir,
My name is Dennis White and I am the nephew of Adron E. Jenkins, First
Amphibian Tractor Bn., Co. "A" , First Marine Division, F.M.F.
My uncle has ask me to see if I could locate anyone from his old
battalion. You are the first contact I have found that might be able to
assist in this search. If you would be so kind as to supply me with any
information of suggestions on how to locate any surviving members of my
uncle's old battalion we would be very appreciative.
If you can assist in any way, then please send information to the
following E-mail address:
Ayastigi@email.msn.com
OR
DennisW_tsp@email.msn.com
With Great Respect and Honor,
Dennis L. White
1st Armored Amtrack
On Wed, 8 Jan 1997
George Hyatt hyattg@gte.net wrote:
1709 Northcrest
Plano, Tx 75075
972 578-8732
Comments ...
Ever hear of 1st Armored Amtrack 7th Marines?
(Chosin Frozen?) My cousin was one of Harry's cops.
Help needed
On Mon, 21 Jun 1999
"chas.buehring" Email address wrote:
my name is charles buehring .I used to be from Wharton,Tx then joined
the marines in April 1952. Went to korea to 1ST amtracs in Kumchon
korea. Later went to kempo Penesula where I got the hepitas and
spent a year in the hosptial.,came back on a hospital plane. Now the
goverment says i'm not service conected.
IF you know anyone that was in 1st amtracts please have them
e:mail me at chasbu@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Chas. Buehrig
1953
On Fri, 12 Jun 1998
jrsatt Email address wrote:
David was a classmate of mine at Battle Creek Central High School, class
of 1951. I was also in Korea as a USN Corpsman with the 1st Marine
Division 1st Amtrac Btn. in 1953, left there the day after the cease
fire was observed. Watched the first truckloads of POW's cross the
Freedom Gate bridge through binoccluars from our position.
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